Comments on: Yoga in Time of War http://blog.gaiam.com/blog/yoga-in-time-of-war/ Experiences in living green, healthy and happy Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:55:42 +0000 hourly 1 By: jwh http://blog.gaiam.com/blog/yoga-in-time-of-war/comment-page-1/#comment-441 jwh Fri, 04 Jul 2008 18:52:00 +0000 http://blog.gaiam.com/blog/yoga-in-time-of-war/#comment-441 isn't the point of democracy that, while we all have a voice, we also must submit to the decisions of our representative democracy? it is anarchy if we follow decisions as we like them, and then abandon our country as we disagree. it is selfish to live in America, receive all of the benefits provided, and yet be willing at a moments notice leave if suddenly you are called, as a citizen, to serve. isn’t the point of democracy that, while we all have a voice, we also must submit to the decisions of our representative democracy? it is anarchy if we follow decisions as we like them, and then abandon our country as we disagree. it is selfish to live in America, receive all of the benefits provided, and yet be willing at a moments notice leave if suddenly you are called, as a citizen, to serve.

]]> By: Sheri http://blog.gaiam.com/blog/yoga-in-time-of-war/comment-page-1/#comment-354 Sheri Wed, 14 May 2008 19:59:39 +0000 http://blog.gaiam.com/blog/yoga-in-time-of-war/#comment-354 I agree that we need yoga, not only in a time of war, but for a quality of life that is good and healthy as we age. I teach chair yoga once a week in a nursing home. And what stands out for me from this 5 year experience, is the ones who were more active during their earlier years are much better off for it. That being said, with a little bit of luck, and yoga, I think we can all benefit from connecting with mind, body and spirit. My practice with them should be called, "yoga and laughing". What better medicine than that? Sheri I agree that we need yoga, not only in a time of war, but for a quality of life that is good and healthy as we age. I teach chair yoga once a week in a nursing home. And what stands out for me from this 5 year experience, is the ones who were more active during their earlier years are much better off for it. That being said, with a little bit of luck, and yoga, I think we can all benefit from connecting with mind, body and spirit. My practice with them should be called, “yoga and laughing”. What better medicine than that?

Sheri

]]> By: karen http://blog.gaiam.com/blog/yoga-in-time-of-war/comment-page-1/#comment-349 karen Sat, 10 May 2008 00:04:37 +0000 http://blog.gaiam.com/blog/yoga-in-time-of-war/#comment-349 Mr. Yee, We have a daughter turning 18 this month and a 11 year old son and I totally agree with you. My husband and I would also move away to spare them from being drafted. I only hope that our troops will soon withdrawl and save so many from the unimaginable suffering that war brings. I have practiced for two years and the peace that yoga has brought into my life is something I want to share with others as I study to become an instructor. If I could be of comfort to a soldier in need even for one class it would bring me great pleasure. Namaste, Karen Mr. Yee,

We have a daughter turning 18 this month and a 11 year old son and I totally agree with you. My husband and I would also move away to spare them from being drafted. I only hope that our troops will soon withdrawl and save so many from the unimaginable suffering that war brings.

I have practiced for two years and the peace that yoga has brought into my life is something I want to share with others as I study to become an instructor. If I could be of comfort to a soldier in need even for one class it would bring me great pleasure.

Namaste,
Karen

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